Chapter 108: New Plane Limit, Level 130!
A thousand miles away, atop a solitary peak.
Du Busi clasped his fists and bowed deeply, his voice resonant, filled with heartfelt gratitude and reverence, as he paid his respects in the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The dark golden divine armor enveloping his body, miraculously forged from his full set of soul bones tempered through the heavenly tribulation, had its brilliance contained within, yet it naturally exuded an indomitable, heavy aura impervious to all arts, complementing his newly-ascended divine majesty and making him appear even more peerlessly formidable.
Just as his heart swelled with emotion, thrilled at finally stepping into the divine realm and having survived the tribulation to obtain divine armor, that calm yet supremely majestic voice once again transcended spatial distance, resonating clearly within the depths of his mind, as if echoing directly in his soul:
"There is no need for such courtesy. That you were able to rely on your own accumulation and the opportunity I bestowed to break through the level 100 barrier in one go, and further use the heavenly tribulation to temper your body, fusing your soul bones to achieve divine armor, is proof enough of your solid foundation and unwavering will. This fortune is what you have rightfully earned."
Du Busi maintained his bowing posture, listening intently, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.
Then, Lei Chen's voice continued, carrying encouragement and expectation: "However, you must remember, breaking through level 100 is not the end of cultivation, but merely the starting point of another, vaster world. The path of divinity is long and arduous. Each level's advancement represents a deeper comprehension of laws and a more exquisite mastery of power."
At this point, Lei Chen's words paused slightly, as if giving Du Busi time to digest, before dropping a world-shattering piece of information:
"Focus on consolidating your cultivation and diligently practice. Before long, once the merits of this plane's devouring are complete, the upper limit of cultivation this plane can sustain for living beings will be raised once more."
Upon hearing this, Du Busi instinctively raised his head, a flicker of confusion flashing in his eyes.
He remembered clearly that just two years prior, the Plane Master had stated the plane's upper limit had been raised to level 109. How much time had passed since then? Could it be...
Before he could ponder further, Lei Chen's following words exploded in his mind like thunder from the ninth heaven:
"When that time comes, the plane's limit will no longer be a mere level 109, but... level 130!"
"L... Level 130?!"
Du Busi's eyes, which had just been tempered by the heavenly tribulation and shone with intense light, instantly widened like bronze bells, filled with utter shock and disbelief!
He almost thought he had misheard, subconsciously repeating the number, the muscles on his face twitching slightly from excessive astonishment, even his steely, bristling beard seemed to stand on end.
This wasn't just a huge increase; it was a heaven-shaking, earth-overturning leap, spanning more than a single tier!
From level 109 to level 130—that was a full twenty-one levels of difference!
One must know that in the divine realm, advancing even a single level was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Yet now, from the mouth of the Plane Master, this immense leap, enough to drive any divine powerhouse mad with desire, seemed to be in the near future?
Observing Du Busi's shocked and discomposed state from the core of the distant Star Dou Great Forest, Lei Chen, though not physically present, seemed able to perceive everything a thousand miles away, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
He naturally understood the source of Du Busi's shock.
In this vast universe, the scale of a plane determined the upper limit of combat power it could sustain.
The original Douluo Plane, after merging with the Undead Demi-plane, had its limit raised only to level 109.
But now, the Douluo Plane was on the verge of completely devouring the entire Abyss Plane's substance, energy, and foundational laws, and had additionally gained the full divinity of Tang Hao and Ah Yin, two Second-level Deities.
With such a massive infusion of resources, once thoroughly digested and absorbed by the Golden Ancient Tree under Bi Ji's urging, the Douluo Plane's scale was destined for an unprecedented, explosive growth!
When that time came, with the plane's origin unprecedentedly robust and its laws more stable and complete, the upper limit of power it could bear would naturally rise accordingly. Breaking through to level 130 was a logical, inevitable outcome, and it might even exceed that.
Although Du Busi did not understand all the intricacies, he harbored not a shred of doubt towards the Plane Master's words. After the brief moment of extreme shock, his heart, tempered by trials and unyielding, was replaced by an indescribable, even more fervent wild joy and ambition!
Level 130! What a breathtaking realm to aspire to!
If one day in the future, he, Du Busi, could rely on his own efforts to climb step by step to such heights, standing atop the plane's pinnacle, overlooking all living beings, wielding world-shattering power with a mere gesture... that would truly be living up to this life, this proud backbone of his, and the Plane Master's great expectations and nurturing today!
Imagining such a scene, Du Busi felt as if all the blood in his body was about to boil. The slight fatigue left from enduring the heavenly tribulation vanished without a trace, replaced by infinite fighting spirit and motivation.
Of course, he was also deeply aware that the road must be walked step by step. Level 130 seemed wonderful, but the path leading there would undoubtedly be strewn with thorns and dangers, requiring unimaginable effort and Opportunity (opportunities/favorable circumstances).
"Thinking about that is still too far off..." Du Busi took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down and focus on the present. "The immediate priority is to fully refine the energy bestowed by the Plane Master earlier!"
He sensed the mass of milky-white divine energy within him. Although partially consumed during his breakthrough past level 100, a considerable amount remained.
If he could completely absorb it, he was confident he could stabilize his cultivation and push it to around level 105. On the divine path, this was already a significant leap, enough to let him gain a firm foothold in the divine realm and lay a more solid foundation for subsequent cultivation.
With this thought, Du Busi once again bowed deeply and solemnly in the direction from which Lei Chen's voice had come, his voice resolute and powerful, as if taking an oath:
"This Du Busi has engraved the Plane Master's teachings in my heart! I will not dare be the slightest bit negligent! I will cultivate diligently without cease, honing myself and advancing, absolutely not failing your expectations! When my cultivation bears fruit in the future, I shall serve you with the loyalty of a dog or horse!"
His voice was filled with iron-clad determination and fiercely burning fighting spirit, as if he had already seen the broad, promising road ahead, filled with challenges and opportunities.
At the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, above the Lake of Life.
Sensing the rekindled, more vigorous than ever fighting spirit blazing in Du Busi's eyes, Lei Chen gave a slight nod.
He could see the burgeoning potential and steadfast heart devoted to the Dao within Du Busi. For a newly ascended deity, these were qualities even more precious than talent.
"Let us see just how far you can go."
Lei Chen silently thought to himself, then withdrew his attention from the scene a thousand miles away.
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